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Jack Gallagher
Named a top 10 columnist by the Associated Press Sports Editors for his work in 2004, Jack Gallagher has been a sports journalist in Japan for more than 15 years. He has covered numerous events both domestically and internationally, including the Super Bowl, World Cup and Olympics. He was previously an executive in public relations in both the NBA and NFL Europe. He is a native of San Jose, Calif., and a graduate of the University of Southern California.
Japan Times
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Jul 19, 2013
Spiker Kim may quit S. Korea team over contract dispute
South Korean volleyball superstar Kim Yeon-koung is threatening to retire from the national team unless she is released from a contract by her former club team Heungkuk Life Insurance.
Japan Times
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Jul 7, 2013
Canada beats Japan to lock up berth in World League finals
Canada defeated Japan in five sets (25-23, 23-25, 25-27, 25-18, 15-7) in their FIVB World League match at Osaka Municipal Gymnasium on Sunday afternoon.
Japan Times
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Jul 6, 2013
Canada powers past Japan in World League series opener
Canada defeated Japan in four sets (25-11, 25-21, 23-25, 25-20) on the first day of their FIVB World League two-match series at Osaka Municipal Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon.
Japan Times
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Jul 5, 2013
Canada aims for spot in World League Finals
Canada coach Glenn Hoag expressed optimism on Friday about his team's chances to qualify for the World League Finals ahead of this weekend's Group C matches against Japan.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jun 5, 2013
Earliest Mao, Kim can face off is at GP Final in Fukuoka
The Olympic season officially began with the release of the 2013-2014 Grand Prix assignments on Monday by the International Skating Union.
Japan Times
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
May 22, 2013
Flawed strategy, mistakes jeopardizing Tokyo's bid to host 2020 Olympics
Have you ever given your best effort while striving to achieve something but felt like what you were doing was futile?
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Apr 24, 2013
Mao certain to face massive pressure if she tries to retire
Mao Asada's recent proclamation at the World Team Trophy that she “intends” to retire after next year's Sochi Olympics took many by surprise, but I think the proclamation is far from set in stone.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Apr 14, 2013
Suzuki's stellar performance guides Japan to bronze
With a brilliant performance on Saturday, Akiko Suzuki carries Japan to a bronze-medal finish at the World Team Trophy.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Apr 13, 2013
Takahashi triumphs in men's singles competition
Daisuke Takahashi came from behind to win the men's singles on Friday night to keep Japan in the hunt for a medal at the World Team Trophy.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Apr 12, 2013
Suzuki rescues Japan after Mao stumbles
Akiko Suzuki and Daisuke Takahashi lift Japan to the top of the World Team Trophy standings.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA / SPORTS SCOPE
Apr 10, 2013
King's election richly deserved, but long overdue
It was nothing short of a travesty that basketball great Bernard King was passed over by Hall of Fame voters on five previous occasions.
Japan Times
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Mar 27, 2013
Track legends moved by interaction with athletes in Tohoku
Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis came to Japan hoping to boost the spirits of young athletes from the Tohoku region, but the track legend says it was he who came away inspired in the end.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 21, 2013
Kennedy leads B-Corsairs to playoff-clinching victory, sweep over Phoenix
Thomas Kennedy scored a game-high 22 points as the Yokohama B-Corsairs clinched a playoff berth for the second straight season with a 76-67 victory over the Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix on Wednesday afternoon at Yokohama International Pool.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Mar 20, 2013
Kim serves notice she is still force to be reckoned with
It is as if time has stood still.
BASKETBALL
Mar 11, 2013
Jones shines as HeatDevils upset B-Corsairs
Verdell Jones III scored a game-high 21 points as the struggling Oita HeatDevils scored a surprise 73-67 victory over the powerhouse Yokohama B-Corsairs at Yokohama International Pool on Sunday afternoon.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Mar 7, 2013
Wrestling icons Yoshida, Icho promote Tokyo 2020 Olympic bid
The International Olympic Committee Evaluation Commission continued its tour of venues for Tokyo's bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics on Wednesday with a visit to Tokyo Big Sight.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Mar 6, 2013
Tokyo support for 2020 Olympics now at 70 percent: IOC
Support is rising nationwide for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic bid, according to International Olympic Committee officials, and support is now at 70 percent in Tokyo, it was announced.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 19, 2013
Azarenka tops Serena in final
Victoria Azarenka defeats Serena Williams to win the Qatar Total Open before handing over her world No. 1 ranking to the beaten finalist.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 18, 2013
Azarenka, Serena reach final
Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova to set up a Qatar Total Open final showdown with Victoria Azarenka.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 17, 2013
Serena regains No. 1 ranking
Serena Williams secures her historic return to the top spot by rallying past Petra Kvitova in the Qatar Total Open.

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